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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.79, 68.63 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.79, 68.63 and 45.60 is: 62.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.79 : 68.63 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.79/68.63 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.79x = 68.63 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.79x = 3,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129.30/49.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.86

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